But before we go any further, let's backtrack to why Sirisena wants the poor promoters attacked…

Apparently, Maithripala was NOT thrilled to learn that female concert goers tossed their bras on stage during Enrique's December 20 performance in Sri Lanka.

Plus, the president was doubly pissed when he heard the eager fans also attempted to kiss Iglesias.

Um, we're not really drawing the connection between the events and the EXTREME punishment.

The president said of his crazy decision:

"This is most uncivilized behavior that goes against our culture. I don't advocate that these uncivilized women who removed their brassieres should be beaten with toxic stingray tails, but those who organized such an event should be."